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Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sequoia Capital held about 13% and 11% stake, respectively in Oyo.

Lightspeed and Sequoia executives raked in huge profits after partial Oyo exit

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Ola Money offers services such as credits, short-term loans, and insurances.

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Oyo claims to be the world’s third-largest hotel chain with roughly 1 million rooms, including vacation homes.

India's Oyo gets board nod to raise USD 1.5 billion amid mounting losses

India&#8217;s Oyo gets board nod to raise USD 1.5 billion amid mounting losses

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The Japanese investment firm has asked its portfolio companies, including the ones in India, to aim at profits.

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Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

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While ShareChat is yet to find a revenue model, ByteDance has posted its maiden profit in India.

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BigBasket delivers groceries online, supplying fresh produce, household essentials, and personal care items to Indian customers.

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Over 35% of the e-grocer’s total sales are from early-stage consumer brands.

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All stakeholders are onboard for a wild EV ride, but New Delhi seems to have put its feet on the brake.

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Will mobility startups keep fueling EV growth despite India&#8217;s fluctuating stance?

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